Housing and Support Officer (full-time or part-time)

Location: Derby / Derbyshire

Rate: £24k-£28k (for 40 hours per week)

Derventio Housing Trust is at the forefront of housing and support services. As part of the team, you will make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

In Derby, we are currently recruiting to one full-time post (40 hours a week) and one part-time post (3 days a week).

In Derbyshire, we are recruiting to two full-time posts (40 hours a week) and one part-time post (2 days a week).

An ability to work on your own initiative as well as working well as part of a team is essential.
If you have an understanding of homelessness, believe that people can be successful in society despite the odds being stacked against them, and are supportive and caring whilst maintaining a highly professional attitude, we would love to meet with you.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills that complement their strong desire to make a positive difference to someone’s life, with a flexible approach to work, as well as being able to deal calmly with people who present challenging behaviour.

• Flexible hours from part-time to full-time (up to 40 hours per week)
• You will be required to cover evenings and weekends on the on-call rota system
• We consider all applicants on their merit and not on their past
• Remuneration packages commensurate with level of experience
• You must be prepared to undergo a DBS check
• A valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential